Welcome To Dimbola Museum & Galleries
Dimbola was the home of the celebrated Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. It is now a museum and galleries dedicated to her life and work, which also showcases contemporary exhibitions from photographers around the globe. We also house a permanent exhibition of photographs and posters commemorating the original 1970 Isle of Wight Festival.
Celebrating the legendary jazz album Kind of Blue by Miles Davis, which was released in 1959.

Upcoming Exhibitions & Events
Lee Miller: Style is Strength
February 1, 2025-May 18, 2025
1st February – 18th May Fashion photographer Lee Miller captured the essence of women for magazines such as British and American Vogue.Living in war time Britain, she turned her talents…
Marco Sanges: One Step Closer
February 1, 2025-May 18, 2025
1st February – 18th May 2025 One Step Closer by photographer Marco Sanges marks his exhibitionary debut at Dimbola. The exhibition is on display alongside the work by legendary photographer,…
Mini Iconic Bowie – Terry O’Neill
June 1, 2019-December 31, 2028
Dimbola Museum & Galleries are honoured that Iconic Images have kindly agreed to loan us photographs of David Bowie taken by the late Terry O’Neil left over from our Iconic…
Dimbola Celebrates 30th Anniversary: A Milestone in Preserving Photographic Legacy JUNE 1ST 2024
August 31, 2025-December 31, 2025
© Isle of Wight Festival …

Visitor Info
Open: 7 days a week 10am-3pm
Admission Prices
Adults
£6.90 / £7.60*
Seniors, Students
£6.30 / £7*
Children 5-10
£1.70
Children 11-17
£3.00
Friends of JMC Trust & National Art Pass
FREE
*Gift Aid Admission
If you are a UK tax payer you can help Dimbola raise vital additional funds by paying Gift Aid Admission. The price includes a donation of 10% as required by HMRC which means for every £1 you spend, Dimbola can claim an extra £0.25 from the Government.
We are pleased to welcome prebooked coach parties and groups with an introductory talk. Please contact groups@dimbola.co.uk for further information or to make a booking